The nurse identifies clients likely to have clean wounds, including: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. A client with multiple contusions.
2. A client with a fresh surgical wound.
3. A client who was in a motorcycle accident.
4. A client who has purulent drainage.
5. A client with a laceration from a knife.
1,2
Rationale: Contusions are closed wounds, and are unlikely to be contaminated.
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a. Provide a calm location for the family to cope and discuss needs. b. Call the hospital chaplain to stay with the family and pray for the deceased. c. Do not allow visiting of the victims until the bodies are prepared. d. Provide privacy for law enforcement to interview the family.
A healthy-appearing 68-year-old woman is in the clinic for a physical exam. Her laboratory work shows decreased levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and increased levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. What conclusion can the
A. Eats an unhealthy diet B. At risk for long-bone fractures C. Increased cardiovascular risk D. Probably does not exercise
Black illustrates concepts of preventing burnout by using the example of a flight attendant instructing persons to "put your own oxygen mask on first." What does this statement mean?
a. Oxygen is the most important element of life. b. Airway is always a priority in patient care. c. Taking care of yourself will enable you to be a better nurse. d. Ask others for help if you feel overwhelmed by your first position as a nurse.
Identify the vaccine that is given to students prior to living in college dormitories
1. Influenza 2. Meningococcal vaccine 3. HPV 4. MMR